Raiders and Chiefs set record viewership during Week 4 matchup

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Raiders and Chiefs set record viewership during Week 4 matchup
Summary

The matchup between the 3-0 Raiders and 3-0 Chiefs on October 6, 2026, drew a record 28.448 million viewers on CBS. This marked the most-watched NFL game of the 2026 season so far and the best Week 4 game ever on any network. The closely contested game featured nine lead changes, with the Chiefs edging out the Raiders, who were eight yards away from a tying opportunity at the end of regulation. As a result, the Chiefs improved to 4-0 while the Raiders fell to 3-1.

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  • •The game recorded 28.448 million viewers on CBS
  • •Most-watched NFL game of the 2026 season so far
  • •Best Week 4 game ever on any network
  • •The Chiefs improved to 4-0 with the win
  • •Raiders fell to 3-1 after a narrow loss
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  • 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Week 4 tilt with Chiefs sets TV viewership record
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CBS has put out some record viewership numbers from the Raiders vs Chiefs on Sunday.

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